Recent M.Arch graduate from USC School of Architecture. Designer, craftsman, and maybe the first person to move to LA to leave the film industry. Transitioned into architecture after a decade of designing and building sets for theatre, film, and television. Alec is a 2024 Holcim Sustainable Design Fellow, a winner of a 2023 Architizer Vision Award in the Student Model category, and a USC Travel Fellow where he researched how degrowth can be applied in Architecture and Urban Design.
GRoW Oyseter Reefs, Charlottesville, VA, US, Parametric Modelling Lead
I do a combination of scripting and 3d modeling for geometry rationalization, site modeling, and prototyping. As well as fabrication physical models to test our product.
Tighe Architecture, Los Angeles, CA, US, Intern
I made physical study and presentation models, worked on project details and furniture, and went on site visits.
Boston Lyric Opera, Boston, MA, US, Scenic Charge artist
I ran the paint department for the Boston Lyric Opera. This included working on production schedules with the technical director, managing a materials budget for each show, making samples of techniques used on the scenery for each show and then teaching the other painters how to do the techniques required for each production.
University of Southern California (USC), Los Angles, MArch, Architecture
I studied architecture and urbanism. I graduated as part of the Tau Sigma Delta honor society for my academic achievements. I won multiple scholarships during my time at USC as well as having my work consistently featured in the yearly Blueprint exhibit.
DePaul University, Chicago, IL, US, Bachelors, Scenic Design
I studied stage design, learning drawing, drafting, and modeling techniques to communicate design ideas with other members of production teams, as well as managing painting process of several school productions.
Vision Award in the Student Model Category, 1st Place
An award for my acrylic fan deck model of my studio project Rally Point
